Minibus Driver

Katherine Warington School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Katherine Warington School in the Harpenden area is seeking a reliable Casual Minibus Driver to transport students between KWS and Consortium Schools. The role is casual, mainly morning and afternoon school runs during term time, with potential for ad-hoc trips, and requires a manual UK driving licence.

You will perform daily vehicle checks, log mileage, and communicate with the transport coordinator and school staff.

Qualifications

• Current manual UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience driving a minibus or similar passenger vehicle is desirable.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check due to work with children.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent knowledge of the Harpenden area and routes is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Drive the minibus safely, legally, and courteously at all times.
• Student Safety: Ensure students are seated with seat belts and safe during boarding, travel, and alighting.
• Route Adherence: Follow designated routes and schedules accurately.
• Vehicle Checks: Perform daily walk-around checks and report issues.
• Documentation: Complete logbooks, defect forms, and mileage records.
• Communication: Maintain clear contact with transport coordinator, staff, and parents as required.
• Fueling and Cleaning: Keep interior/exterior clean and ensure the vehicle is adequately fueled.

Skills

Manual UK driving license

Minibus driving experience

DBS check willingness

Right to work in UK

Harpenden area knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and responsible Casual Minibus Driver to safely transport students between KWS and various Consortium Schools within the Harpenden area. This is a crucial role ensuring the punctual and secure travel of our students. The work is on a casual, as-needed basis, primarily covering morning and afternoon school runs during term time, with potential for additional ad-hoc trips.

Whilst it is Essential you hold a valid UK driving license for driving a manual vehicle, it is not essential you hold a mini bus driving license.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe Transportation: Operate a school minibus in a safe, legal, and courteous manner at all times, strictly adhering to all traffic laws and school transport policies.

• Student Safety: Ensure the well-being and safety of all students while they are boarding, travelling on, and alighting the vehicle. Ensure all passengers are correctly seated and using seat belts.

• Route Adherence: Follow designated routes and time schedules accurately and efficiently.

• Vehicle Checks: Conduct mandatory daily walk-around checks of the vehicle before and after each journey, reporting any defects, damage, or maintenance needs immediately.

• Documentation: Complete relevant logbooks, defect forms, and mileage records accurately.

• Communication: Maintain professional and clear communication with the transport coordinator, school staff, and parents/guardians as required, reporting any incidents or concerns immediately.

• Fueling and Cleaning: Maintain the cleanliness of the minibus interior and exterior and ensure the vehicle is adequately fuelled.

Essential Requirements

• Driving Licence: A current, valid manual (as opposed to automatic) UK driving licence

• DBS Check: Willingness to undergo and pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as this role involves working with children.

• Experience: Proven experience driving a minibus or similar passenger vehicle is desirable.

• Patience and Reliability: Must be patient, punctual, reliable, and possess a calm temperament.

• Working Rights: Must have the right to work in the UK.

• Local Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of the Harpenden area and surrounding routes is highly beneficial.

  Desirable

  Category (D1 or higher) allowing the driving of a minibus (or a D licence).

Compensation and Hours

• Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour, plus statutory holiday pay.

• Hours:

• Tuesday - covering varied hours between 10.00-15.00

• Friday - covering varied hours between 10.00-15.00